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In the next decade, it is estimated that two million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled. When the average age of millennials in manufacturing is already 27, it’s time to focus proactively on the “Z Generation” (1995-2012) to help address this shortage.

We are very close to final passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Many expect the legislation to make it to the President’s desk by the end of this week. As far as employer-provided benefits are concerned, the final version of the Act contains fewer changes than many expected.

Recently, Parker, Smith & Feek hosted our first ever manufacturing human resources roundtable to discuss FMLA and state leave laws. The goal of our roundtable was to give those in an HR or similar role the opportunity to share best practices, concerns, and general questions with an expert in employment advice, as well as their peers.

In a vote taken early Saturday morning, the Senate passed its version of tax legislation. This increases the chances of the final bill being signed by the president and becoming law before the new year. However, it’s not over yet.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains requirements called the employer shared responsibility rules (often called the employer mandate). Code §4980H requires applicable large employers (ALEs – those with 50 or more full-time equivalents) to offer coverage to full-time employees and their dependent children.